My Honda 200e/s 2 wheeler conversion

[ColtonGG33]

This is gonna be awesome to see all done! You gotta upload some videos of it when its running.

[coolpool]

Looks awesome and nice work. I'm thinking a set of old CR number panels on the sides would look nice.

[joefixit0]

I finally got some more parts and some time to work on the 2 wheeler again, new kenda rear tire, new sprocket and chain, front brake shoes and wheel bearings. I had it running today for a couple minutes, just with a gas squirt bottle, it sounding pretty good! Just have to coat the tank and get a battery and some fenders, paint the rear rack, and some other misc. odds and ends. I'm excited to give it a test ride...I'll post more pics as it progresses.

[kb0nly]

Don't coat the tank, all that brings is regrets.... LOL

I would clean the rust out, unless its full of holes?

[joefixit0]

Thanks for the advice, there are no holes in the tank, just a little rusty, I think I will try and give it a good cleaning first, I've heard too many bad stories of the tank liner not adhereing properly...

[SUPERTEX]

Looking great if you do coat the tank please let me know what you use and how the whole process on the coating goes, and how it turns out because i have a 200e tank that is very nice on the outside but for some reason it is bad off on the inside and has started to leak out of a few pin holes on the bottom side.

But i would really like to use the metal tank instead of the plastic one i have on my Big Red the metal one just looks nicer.

[kb0nly]

If it ain't got holes, buy a couple gallons of Apple Cider Vinegar, regular Vinegar don't have enough kick... Fill the tank, put the cap on, let it sit somewhere warm, and come back after a couple days and be amazed. You will be pouring the rust out, then you need to wash it, last one i did i used my little power washer to flush it out good then after shaking out as much water as i could i filled it with gas and it was ready to ride. This ATC90 tank was RUSTY inside, it was just surface rust but really rough looking, its shiny and new now.

I have used both the apple cider vinegar and The Works toilet bowl cleaner. The toilet bowl cleaner works a lot faster but can also eat paint and through thin spots in the tank. The apple cider vinegar is strong enough to eat the rust but won't harm the tank otherwise.

I usually empty the tank through a couple coffee filters sitting in a funnel back into the jug, then if the tank looks like it needs more time i just pour the filtered apple cider vinegar back in and let it soak again. Costs about $8 here for two gallons, and its the cheapest and most environmentally safe, as well as tank and human safe, way to do it.

[my1423]

Warning vinegar will eat the aluminum petcock!
Remove it and plug the hole unless you plan to replace it.

[joefixit0]

Well I'm getting close to done now, just waiting on a rear fender, I actually took it for a spin today, borrowed the seat and battery from my 200es, I love it! The gearing is a bit taller than the original big red, but actually a perfect ratio for the 2 wheeler. Steering is not bad, I put a little extra air in the front tire and that seems to help. This thing will climb hills like crazy, feels real stable, with the wheel way out behind, as it is nearly 6 inches longer than the original 3 wheeler. Overall a real blast to ride! Thanks kb0nly for the vinegar trick, it did the job!

[my1423]

Looks great!
If you decide you want a little better handling/ narrower stiffer, front tire, more front travel, and more front height a 200x front end will help.
Here is a thread with how someone else did it.
Cut the stock pin and welded it onto the 200x triples.
http://www.3wheeler.org/vb/showthrea...ree-on-the-110

[EddyO]

That is very cool keep us updated on how it rides/handles.

[cap]

Very nice build! any updates to report on. I have a Big wheel swing arm in the garage and when I layed it under my 200M I didn't think it would line up on the drive sprocket and still keep the wheel centered. I see now the wheel sits offset in the swing arm, so it looks like everything lined up for you. Nice job, how is the front chain working out?

[DohcBikes]

Awesome!! Hadn't seen this before, the rear rack is my favorite!

[Dual z guy]

Great job on the conversion!! I like it.

[Trimoto74]

I too have a 200e laying around..... hmmmm..... pretty fricken cool!